ISLAMABAD – Internet users in multiple cities of Pakistan are experiencing significant disruptions as network connectivity faces widespread outages, affecting both residential and business services.
The disruptions, which began early this morning, have been reported in major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar, leaving many users unable to access websites, social media platforms, or use mobile data. Some areas have also seen intermittent service, with brief connectivity returns followed by further drops.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed the outages, attributing the issues to “technical glitches” on the national fiber-optic backbone. However, industry experts speculate that the problems may be linked to ongoing maintenance work or a fault in the international undersea cables that connect Pakistan to global internet infrastructure.
In Karachi, the economic hub of the country, businesses, particularly in the tech and financial sectors, have been severely affected by the disruptions. Online retailers and e-commerce platforms have reported delays, while users have turned to social media to voice frustrations over the slow or non-existent connections.
“The internet is essential for almost everything we do, from communication to work to basic services,” said Saeed Ahmed, a Lahore-based IT consultant. “The disruption is causing massive inconveniences for both individuals and businesses.”
Many users have expressed concerns about the lack of clear communication from internet service providers and the PTA, who have yet to provide an estimated timeline for full restoration of services. Some mobile users have reported limited access to data, but services like WhatsApp and Facebook are particularly unreliable.
The ongoing disruption is causing significant frustration as students, professionals, and businesses rely on uninterrupted access for daily operations. The PTA has assured the public that efforts are underway to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
As of this evening, there has been no official confirmation regarding the exact cause of the outages or a timeframe for full recovery, leaving many to wonder whether the situation will improve soon.
